June already? Yup!
That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May.
What is NetSquared Local?
NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Our organizers hold monthly offline events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact. They offer an opportunity to convene locally to share ideas, learn from one another and collaborate on projects for real world impact.
Highlights from the Community
NetSquared’s Organizers are movers and shakers. Peruse this Whitman’s Sampler of their projects in May.
Maria Zaghi in Guatemala is bringing her fellow Latin American organizers together for a regional salon (Watch out! Spanish!) This is the first step in her grand plan to build a regional hub of NetSquared organizers.
The Social Media Surgery community (of which Net2 Manchester organizer Steven Flower is a key member) won the BBC Learning Through Technology Award. Not sure what a Social Media Surgery is? Check out this wicked explainer video.
Stephen Blyth of Common Knowledge invited Beth Kanter to visit New Zealand to facilitate some workshops for NGOs interested in networked capacity building.
NetSquared Local organizers rallied around Ushahidi’s BRCK kickstarter. Ushahidi is a NetSquared project alumnus who has gone on to create an amazing interactive mapping platform.
Seattle’s Michael Grenetz is leading the Sierra Club’s WTZuck campaign against FWD.US’s support of the Keystone XL project. Michael will be sharing the secrets of this massive online campaign at Seattle’s next meetup.
Bonus Feature
Why was NetSquared created? Jim Lynch delves into the archives to tell the story of NetSquared: In the Beginning.
A Sneak Peek at the Future
NetSquared Local organizers will be descending on their communities in full social media surgeon costume this September. They’ll be creating social media for social good clinics where volunteers will offer one-on-one consulting to NGOs, activists and engaged citizens. Stay tuned for more details!
May Events
A total of 28 events were held in May in cities ranging from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Adelaide Australia. Find your closest NetSquared Local group on our map!
Wednesday, May 1
Portland, OR: Mini Sessions from Locals Who Presented at 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference
Friday, May 3
Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide HootUp with HootSuite, Yelp and #socadl
Tuesday, May 7
Johannesburg, South Africa: Open Data for Non-Profits - an Introduction
New Orleans, LA: Networking Happy Hour + Going Away Event for One of Our Own @ Booty’s
Philadelphia, PA: Crowdsourcing Change: Applying the Social Web to Important Philly Nonprofits
Toronto, Canada: Measuring & Engaging your Email List
Vancouver, Canada: Using Video to Tell Your Stories
Thursday, May 9
Baltimore, MD: May Tech & Social Change Meetup: Website Redesigns
Tuesday, May 14
Guatemala: Agenda del espacio de Guatemala
Manchester, UK: Open badges meetup
Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
Houston, TX: How Can We Use the City of Houston’s Open Data to Do More Good?
Warsaw, Poland: CiviCRM – spotkanie o tym jak zarządzać relacjami z otoczeniem i nie tylko
Wednesday, May 15
Morrisville, NC: It’s a SNAP: An easy social networking process to increase marketing results
New York, NY: Anatomy of an Engagement Campaign
Thursday, May 16
Seattle, WA: May Mixer & Benefit for Net2Seattle
Friday, May 17
Guatemala: Educación y Tecnologia en Guatemala
Singapore: Health UP hackathon
Tuesday, May 21
Washington, DC: Behind the Scenes: Metro Connection
Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
Vancouver, Canada: How individuals are using technology and data to support vulnerable populations
Wednesday, May 22
Burlington, VT: Social Change Anytime Everywhere with Amy Sample Ward
Tuesday, May 28
Wellington, New Zealand: 5 + 5 in 5 social media sharing session: #net2welly May meetup
Manchester, UK: Charity & non-profit analytics meetup: Email
Silicon Valley, CA: Mobile Devices & UX Evolution – Eyeing the Future- Free S4 Giveaways
Wednesday, May 29
Paris, France: “CRITICAL MASS” – Film - “Une Masse Critique”
Peterborough, Canada: Future Topic Brainstorm
Thursday, May 30
Melbourne, Australia: “Charity is boring. Giving is awesome” Will Dayble talks clarity.io
Want in on the fun? You can apply to be a NetSquared organizer or find your closest event on the global calendar.